Gateway M275X User Guide - Page 70
Using the desktop, Using the Start menu
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Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running. Click/Tap a program's button on the taskbar to open the program's window. The Start button provides access to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Click/Tap the Start button, then open a file or program by clicking/tapping an item on the menu that opens. The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your convertible tablet PC. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 68. Using the Start menu You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: 1 Click/Tap the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items. 2 Click/Tap All Programs to see all programs and files in the Start menu. When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it, another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 60 www.gateway.com